Schoharie Reservoir Water Level
New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
1130.12 ft
Schoharie Reservoir is high for this time of year and steady (-0.11 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 83% of August readings on record
Where Schoharie Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.11 ft
30-day change
+13.49 ft
1-year change
+25.10 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Schoharie Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1130.12 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1131.62 ft (2022-04-08) |
| Record low | 1077.68 ft (2024-12-05) |
| Average of all readings | 1119.16 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,806 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Schoharie Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Schoharie Reservoir sits at 1130.12 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 13.49 ft.
What is the water level at Schoharie Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1130.12 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Schoharie Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1131.62 ft on 2022-04-08. The lowest is 1077.68 ft on 2024-12-05. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Schoharie Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 83% of them — high for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Schoharie Reservoir changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Schoharie Reservoir has risen 13.49 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Schoharie Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +25.10 ft compared with this date last year (1130.12 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 1131.62 ft and a record low of 1077.68 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All New York lake levels.